Benefits of Supervised Community Physical Activity in Obstructive Sleep Apnoea

Supported by grants from the National Association of Research and Technology (ANRT) and the Federation Francaise d'Education Physique et de Gymnastique Volontaire (FFEPGV) through the CIFRE Convention #2014/0391, from the University Hospital of Saint-Etienne (AOL #2015/150833), and from the Adene group. The University Hospital of Saint-Etienne was the sponsor of the study. Funding information for this article has been deposited with the Crossref Funder Registry.International audienceObstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a chronic disorder characterised by repetitive episodes of partial or complete airway obstruction occurring during sleep [1]. Recent data suggest that moderate to severe OSA is highly prevalent, affecting up to 50% of men and 25% of women [2]. OSA is associated with frequent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events [3]. Although continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the gold standard treatment, long-term adherence remains poor, particularly in moderate and in non-sleepiness patients [4], while the cardiovascular risk remains high